The decision to lower the voting age to 16 for national elections in the UK is both timely and transformative. It reflects a growing recognition that young people are not passive citizens-in-waiting but active participants in society with a legitimate stake in how their country is governed.
South Africa, Wales, Argentina and India registered wins in the first round of classification matches at the FIH Men's Hockey World Cup 2023 at the Birsa Munda Hockey Stadium, here on Thursday.
Now India will now play the 9-16 classification matches. They will take on Japan on 26 January.
Australia, The Netherlands, Belgium, England, Germany and Argentina to an extent have shown their dexterity and flair both in open play and penalty corners.
England outplayed Spain to make it to quarter finals from Pool D of the Hockey World Cup at the Kalinga Stadium here tonight.
MRI report suggests no major injury for injured midfielder.
Amit Rohidas and Hardik Singh scored a goal each to enable India start the tournament with 3 points.
India are in Group D with England, Spain and Wales in the 16-team competition that will be held from January 13 to 29, 2023.
Placed at the world number five position, India are the highest-ranked team in the group. Despite being the highest ranked in their group securing a place in the quarterfinals won't be easy for the hosts.
This comes after Wales qualified for the Qatar 2022 World Cup in his absence as he awaits trial for domestic violence-related charges. The 48-year-old is accused of controlling and coercive behaviour against his former girlfriend Kate Greville between August 2017 and November 2020.
